Environmental finance concerns itself with the impact of environmental issues on financial decision making. It involves the use of methods, tools or products, such as emissions trading and land trusts, to address such issues. Environmental finance is used across many sectors including corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations.

In this specialisation, you’ll attain relevant, advanced-level theoretical knowledge. You’ll apply your superior technical skills to examine large amounts of financial information, and interpret and appraise financial information and market conditions. You’ll conduct independent research and exercise professional judgement in solving complex environmental finance problems. You’ll competently and confidently explain recent developments and issues in banking, environmental finance and professional practice. You’ll also show awareness of ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability and global perspectives relevant to the financial sector.

Key Features

• This comprehensive, flexible, career-oriented specialisation has a distinct focus on environmental finance and sustainable investment, designed to meet employers’ needs.
• You’ll engage in simulations modelled on real-life case studies to promote integration of knowledge, skills and critical thinking.
• You’ll critically evaluate complex financial problems due to environmental changes.
• You’ll have access to our world-class Finance Decision Lab with live data from the world’s leading sources of business intelligence.
• Lectures delivered by senior industry practitioners will enhance the relevance of your study.
• Professional development is integrated into the course to boost your employability.
• Macquarie is ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for accounting and finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for graduate median salary and student experience (postgraduate coursework) in business and management (QILT, 2017).

• Credit risk analyst
• Environmental planner or coordinator
• Finance manager
• Financial adviser
• Financial analyst
• Investment adviser
• Regulator
• Risk management analyst
• Sustainable investment strategist